The Theory of Moral Sentiments
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
| Author | Adam Smith |
|---|---|
| Published | 1759 |
| Recommended | Once |
| Buy | Amazon |
| Why it’s on the list | Smith’s first book, revised for thirty years: moral judgement runs on sympathy — imagining ourselves into another’s situation — and we learn to judge ourselves by internalising that outside view as an “impartial spectator.” His economics rests on this moral psychology. |
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Where I heard about it
- Brendan McCord — on his Philosopher-Entrepreneur Reading List, March 2026, opening the Foundations of Modern Economics section ahead of The Wealth of Nations: reading the market book without this one gets Smith wrong. Full transcription: The Philosopher-Entrepreneur Reading List.
Connections
- Adam Smith — the author.
- The Wealth of Nations — Smith’s other book, also on Kyle’s list and in the same section.
- Moral Philosophy — the field this book works in.
- The Philosopher-Entrepreneur Reading List — the list this came from.
What links here
Curated by Kyle Harrison. Organized by Claude. Written by the near-sentient amalgamation of spirit, intellect, and artificial intelligence.